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Silver 2U rack server with twelve front drive bays

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R730XD 2U rack server 2x Xeon E5-2609v3 1.9GHz 64GB DDR4 3x 1TB SATA H730

SKU CH-B38Q-RW406

2U rack server with dual Xeon E5-2609v3 CPUs, 64GB DDR4, three 1TB SATA drives and H730 RAID controller

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeDual Intel Xeon
  • MAX Processors2
  • ChipsetIntel C610

Installed Memory Size 64GB

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

HDD 3 x 1TB

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

  • Dual Xeon E5-2609v3 CPUs deliver 12 cores for multi-threaded workloads
  • 64 GB DDR4 memory across 24 slots supports demanding applications
  • 12 hot-plug 3.5" drive bays enable up to 52 TB raw storage
  • H730 RAID controller with 1 GB cache handles RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
  • Dual 750 W redundant power supplies keep the server running during a failure

Purpose-built storage server

The Dell PowerEdge R730XD is a 2U rack system designed for capacity-focused workloads. It ships with two six-core Xeon E5-2609v3 processors at 1.9GHz and 64GB of DDR4 memory across 24 DIMM slots. Three 1TB 7.2K SATA drives are pre-installed in a 12-bay hot-plug chassis backed by a Perc H730 RAID controller with 1GB cache. Dual 750W redundant power supplies and a DVD-ROM complete the configuration.

Who this suits and who it does not

This server suits teams needing dense 3.5-inch drive bays with hardware RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 in a 2U form factor. The 12-bay backplane accepts SAS or SATA media, and the H730 controller supports up to 52TB of raw capacity. Buyers who need more than 12 drive bays, faster than 1GbE networking without an add-in card, or a newer processor architecture should evaluate other platforms. The installed CPU and memory are fixed at the listed specifications.

Deciding specification

The defining constraint is the 12-bay 3.5-inch hot-plug backplane paired with the H730 RAID controller. It determines how many drives you can install, which RAID levels are available, and the maximum 52TB raw capacity. If your storage plan fits within 12 SATA or SAS spindles and the supported RAID modes, this chassis matches the requirement; if you need more bays or a different controller feature set, the platform will not accommodate it.

Highlights

  • Dual Xeon E5-2609v3 CPUs deliver 12 cores for multi-threaded workloads
  • 64 GB DDR4 memory across 24 slots supports demanding applications
  • 12 hot-plug 3.5" drive bays enable up to 52 TB raw storage
  • H730 RAID controller with 1 GB cache handles RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
  • Dual 750 W redundant power supplies keep the server running during a failure

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPowerEdge
ModelPowerEdge R730XD
TypeRack
Rack Height2U
Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
CPU TypeDual Intel Xeon
MAX Processors2
ChipsetIntel C610
Installed Memory Size64GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity64GB
Memory Features24 DIMM slots, 12 per processor. (4GB/8GB/16GB/32GB/64GB/128GB DDR4 up to 2400MT/s, actual memory speed dependent on the processor capability)
Number of Memory Slots24
Storage ControllerDell Perc H730 Controller
HDD InterfaceSATA
SSD (Installed)No
Raid LevelRAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
Max HDD Capacity52TB
Media DrivesDVD ROM
GPU TypeMatrox G200
Video Memory8MB
Remote ManagementiDRAC8 with Lifecycle Controller, iDRAC8 Express (default), iDRAC8 Enterprise (upgrade) 8GB vFlash media (upgrade), 16GB vFlash media (upgrade)
LAN Ports4 x Ports
Expansion SlotsUp to 7 x PCIe 3.0 plus dedicated PERC slot
Operating SystemNo
Compatible/Certified OSMicrosoft Windows Small Business Server 2011/2008, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1/SP2, Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 R2, Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Oracle Solaris
Weight70.0000LBS

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Questions about this item

Will my existing 3.5-inch SATA drives work in the 12 hot-plug bays alongside the three installed 1 TB drives?

Yes, the chassis accepts up to 12 3.5-inch hot-plug SAS or SATA drives, so your current SATA drives can fill the remaining nine bays.

How can I verify the H730 RAID controller is operating correctly after installation?

During POST the controller BIOS will appear, and the iDRAC8 web interface shows controller health, battery status and virtual-disk state once the server is networked.

Which items ship with the server and what must I purchase separately?

The box contains the 2U chassis, dual E5-2609v3 CPUs, 64 GB DDR4, three 1 TB 3.5-inch SATA drives with trays, H730 1 GB RAID card, two 750 W redundant PSUs, DVD-ROM, iDRAC8 Express and 4 x 1 GbE daughter card; OS licences, extra drives, memory, NDC upgrades and rails are not included.

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